A non-ethical argument against parental licensing

Title: A non-ethical argument against parental licensing
Author: Pušić, Bruno
Source document: Pro-Fil. 2016, vol. 17, iss. 1, pp. [2]-15
Extent
[2]-15
  • ISSN
    1212-9097
Type: Article
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Abstract(s)
LaFollette proposed that the best way to protect children from abuse and neglect caused by their parents would be to implement parental licenses to prospective parents. In this paper, I re-evaluate his proposal by looking at various facts and data related to child abuse and neglect. It will be suggested that (a) parenting as a profession does not satisfy the third of LaFollette's criteria for the introduction of licenses, which is "The benefits of the licensing program outweigh any theoretical reasons against it" (LaFollette 2010, 328), (b) it would subject too many people to unnecessary tests and (c) parenting cannot be compared to other professions licenses are usually issued for.
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